Elizabeth Farage

Elizabeth Esther Farage (born 7 October 1955) is a British politician who is currently serving as the Leader of the Opposition since 2000 and as Leader of the Conservative Party since 1998. A member of the Conservative Party, Farage has represented Northeast England in Parliament since 1996 and previously served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1998 to 2000.

In 1998, then-prime minister Amanda Hague stepped down as prime minister and Conservative leader and named Farage as her successor. She then stood in the leadership contest, launching her campaign in Newcastle, and won the contest unopposed.

Following the Conservative Party's losses in the 2000 elections, Farage became Leader of the Opposition.